• ANSI Z136.3 : 2011

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    SAFE USE OF LASERS IN HEALTH CARE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  10-03-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Laser Institute of America

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    1 General
    2 Definitions
    3 Hazard Evaluation and Classification
    4 Control Measures
    5 Laser Safety Programs
    6 Medical Examination of Health Care Personnel (HCP)
    7 Non-Beam Hazards
    8 Criteria for Exposure of the Eye and Skin
    9 Measurements
    10 Revision of Standards Referred to in this Document
    Appendix A - Lasers Used in Medicine and Surgery
    Appendix B - Use of Lasers in Health Care
    Appendix C - Specialties
    Appendix D - ASLMS Standards of Training for Physicians
                 for the Use of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
    Appendix E - ASLMS Non-Physician Laser Use
    Appendix F - Laser Safety and Training Programs
    Appendix G - Federal Regulatory Considerations
    Appendix H - Sample Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)
    Index

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives guidance for the safe use of lasers in health care. Specific processes are provided to protect anyone who might become exposed to laser radiation and to assist in establishing a program that promotes the safe use of health care lasers.

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    Committee Z136
    Development Note To be used in conjunction with the ANSI Z136.1. (05/2001) Also available in a SET with ANSI Z136.1. (03/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Laser Institute of America
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    13/30242951 DC : 0 BS ISO 16571 - MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS - SYSTEMS FOR EVACUATION OF PLUME GENERATED BY MEDICAL DEVICES
    ASTM F 1497 : 1999 : REV A Standard Test Method for Determining Laser Resistance of the Shaft of Tracheal Tubes (Withdrawn 2008)
    NFPA 99 : 2018 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE
    CAN/CSA-ISO 16571:16 SYSTEMS FOR EVACUATION OF PLUME GENERATED BY MEDICAL DEVICES
    ANSI Z80.11:2012 OPHTHALMICS - LASER SYSTEMS FOR CORNEAL RESHAPING
    CSA Z386:2014(R2019) SAFE USE OF LASERS IN HEALTH CARE
    ISO 16571:2014 Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices
    BS ISO 16571:2014 Systems for evacuation of plume generated by medical devices
    BS ISO TR 11991:1995 Guidance on airway management during laser surgery of upper airway
    ANSI Z80.11 : 2012 : R2017 OPHTHALMICS - LASER SYSTEMS FOR CORNEAL RESHAPING
    NFPA 115 : 2016 LASER FIRE PROTECTION
    FAA AC 70-1 : 2004 OUTDOOR LASER OPERATIONS
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